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Research In Motion says its new BBM Music service will offer cloud-based access to music from major companies with a social element, allowing users to discover, share and comment on tunes among friends. BBM, which will allow users to assemble their own music profiles, will be available on a variety of RIM's BlackBerry devices.

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Apple has been granted a patent for technology that would allow users to easily switch to other content on a device during times when a broadcast is "not of interest" -- potentially giving users the ability to avoid commercials. The technology's effect on the radio industry -- and considering Apple's recent foray into set-top boxes, the television industry -- is still uncertain.

The Toyota Camry, the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., is the latest model to add HD Radio with iTunes tagging as a factory-installed feature. Almost 20 automakers, including Audi, BMW, Ford, Lexus and Volkswagen, either offer HD Radio or have announced plans to do so.

Cox has named leaders for its seven radio formats, who will each be members of the company's strategic team. The leaders will report to Steve Smith, the new director of radio programming, who is also the leader for the classic rock format.

Hulu's owners -- News Corp, Walt Disney, NBCUniversal and Providence Equity Partners -- have given potential bidders until the end of the week to look at the services' books and decide whether to make an offer, sources say. Google, DIRECTV, Amazon, SK Telecom and Yahoo! are said to be likely bidders for the online video site.

Research In Motion has pledged to cooperate with U.K. authorities in response to rioting in which mobs reportedly are using its BlackBerry Messenger service to coordinate their plans. Hackers posted threatening notes on RIM's official blog, and a member of Parliament from one of the most affected areas asked RIM to suspend its BBM service.